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Browsing Archive: September, 2009

Fall is Here!!!

Posted by Melissa Smedley on Tuesday, September 29, 2009,

I just wanted to make a post dedicated to fall, and how much I love this time of the year! There is just something in the air; it makes me feel festive, maybe because there are so many festivals going on this time of year. The evening are cool, and the rolling hills in these parts will soon be completely covered in golden, orange, and red leaves. I love it when I catch a whiff of woodsmoke on the air... it makes me think of camping and horseback riding in the fall, and of all of the fun, ligh...
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My First Airbrushing Attemps (Very Funny)

Posted by Melissa Smedley on Monday, September 21, 2009, In : Art Business

I finally got to use my airbrush for the first time yesterday, and it turned out to be very fun. Difficult, but fun. I only experimented with two colors due to time constraints (I was supposed to be doing chores....), so my squiggly lines and drawings are only red and black. I attempted two horse heads and a random tractor, but other than that I was just making lines and experimenting with air pressure/paint spray. My fiance also played with the brush, so some of the squiggly lines and colors...
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I've Been Invited to A Gallery!!!

Posted by Melissa Smedley on Monday, September 14, 2009, In : Art Business

I have some very exciting news (at least it is to me)! I have been invited to exhibit my work in the Art 101 Gallery in Ashland, Ohio. This is news completely unexpected, but definitely welcome! The Art 101 Gallery is located on West Main Street in Ashland, Ohio, and features work from local artists. Some of the types of work exhibited are sculpture, photography, paintings, and drawings, among other beautiful art forms. Feel free to check out their website, you can view some very beautiful an...
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And Time Keeps Dragging On.....

Posted by Melissa Smedley on Wednesday, September 9, 2009, In : Random Thoughts

I am a very impatient person by nature. When I think of something I want, or when I dream up a goal, I want it done instantly. No waiting, no worrying, no guessing about how it will turn out. However, life is not set up for impatient people; something always comes up, or the money is not currently available, etc. So I dedicate this post to all of the impatient people out there like me, who have goals and dreams that constantly elude them or frustrate them. Here are all of my goals that I am i...
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School Starting = So Much Less Time!

Posted by Melissa Smedley on Monday, September 7, 2009, In : Art Business

School is starting tomorrow! I currently attend Ohio University, and unfortunately I must go back. I am working toward my major in Communications and my minor in Art, and I only have two years left. They had better go fast. Anyway, my time is definitely going to be tighter now, so I must edit my current business plan!

I think I am going to mainly concentrate on my blog and my products/store. I seem to be horrible at keeping up my Facebook and Twitter pages, so I will just update them when I ca...

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About Me

Melissa Smedley

Ohio

Welcome to my blog. I am currently a student in college, and I am trying to build my own leather craft and art business online. My goal is to eventually be able to make a living from my store, and to someday be able to make and sell custom saddles. This is a huge goal, but it's all about dreaming big, right? I am really very clueless about the internet world of business, and this blog is about my journey into this online world, and the discovery of myself in the process. Enjoy!